Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

So remember I asked my trainer to up the game...well, he did. He remembered. I'm glad he did...now. I wasn't so happy at the time. In fact, his smart aleck comment, was "I can't wait to read the blog about this one..."

First, we had Small Group Training. We did drop-sets on chest press - I couldn't see the weights, so I don't know what they were, but they were heavy! Then, we did the seated cable fly...12 reps at 50 pounds, 10 reps at 65 pounds, 8 reps at 80 pounds, 6 reps at 95 pounds. Then, we did the chest press (you know, the one where you lay down). Started that one at just 20 pounds, and ended with 90 pounds. Not too shabby for a girl! In between the chest press, we had to do push-ups. Of course, mine were modified, but one day I will push out those push-ups like a champ!

Immediately thereafter, we did my regular training session. That was a circuit. First up, punching the punching bag as fast and hard as I could for 1 solid minute. Doesn't sound like a long time...until you do it! Then...clean and press with a 45 pound plate. 10 reps. I thought my arms were going to fall off. Three sets. After that, sprints in the exercise room for a solid minute. It's harder running on the regular floor than it is on the treadmill! After that, it was jumping. Yes, jumping. Jumping is a phobia of mine. I don't do it. I don't like it. I don't know what the phobia is about it...but I hate it. Then we did this thing with the medicine balls that is gonna make me hurt...up and over my head in an arc shape. Sara had to jump rope while I did more sprints. Then ropes. Then more sprints. Then we ended with compound rower 50 times at 35 pounds. Just for fun, afterward, Sara and I decided to try and plank. I have only been successful once (twice, now). This time I was able to plank for 14 seconds. Not long, not pretty, but 3 seconds longer and prettier than the first time. So, I'll take it. At one point, I was ready to quit, and he said, "Put your money where your mouth is..." meaning get off your behind and move! I gave him a look that could kill and moved on.

My goal is still 100 pounds by August 1. I am very close to reaching that goal. I have 45 days left...and not 45 pounds to go! So, until then, my game plan is:

1. Stay on track with meals/snacks.
2. Drink 1-1/2 gallons of water daily. (This is up about 1/4 gallon).
3. Cardio at least 1 hour each day.
4. Weights at least 20-30 mins. each day.
5. Get enough sleep.
6. Jog on the treadmill more.

So there ya have it. I'll keep you posted on the progress. It's going to be rough, but I am the only one that can make myself succeed. So, if that means sucking it up, then that's what that means. Anyone want to be a gym buddy at 5:15 a.m.? Just text me!

I saw this post and I cracked up laughing (hey, it burned just a few more calories...):